Loire Valley Flashcards

1
Q

What are the AOCs of the Central Vineyards in the Loire Valley and their grapes?

A
Sancerre - SB, PN
Pouilly Fume - SB
Menetou-Salon - SB, PN
Quincy - SB
Reuilly - SB, PN, PG
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2
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How many miles is the Loire River?

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629 miles, longest river in France

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3
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What are the primary white grapes of the Loire Valley?

A

Chenin Blanc
Melon de Bourgogne (Muscadet)
Sauvignon Blanc

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4
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What the primary red grapes of the Loire Valley?

A

Cab Franc
Pinot Noir
Gamay

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5
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What are the regions in the Loire Valley?

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Muscadet Sevre et Maine
Pays Nantais
Anjou
Samur
Touraine
Central Vinyeards
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What is the grape varietal in Pays Nantais AOC Loire Valley?

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Melon de Bourgogne (Muscadet)

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7
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What are the AOC’s of Anjou-Saumur Loire Valley?

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Anjou
Savennieres
Quarts-de-Chaume
Bonnezeaux
Coteaux du Layon
Saumur
Saumur-Champigny
Coteaux de L'Aubance
Haut-Poitou
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8
Q

Where is Savennieres and what is the grape varietal?

A

Anjou, Loire Valley

Chenin Blanc

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9
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Where are the sweet white wines made from Chenin Blanc produced in the Loire Valley?

A

Anjou, Coteaux du Layon AOC

  • Bonnezeaux
  • Quartes de Chaume (Grand Cru)
  • Coteaux du Layon
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10
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What are the 4 key AOCs in Touraine, Loire Valley?

A
Vouvray
Montlouis-sur-Loire
Chinon
Bourgueil
St. Nicolas de Bourgueil
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11
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Which region in Touraine does not produce white white?

A

Bourgeueil & St Nicolas de Bourgueil

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12
Q

What grape varietals are in the Loire Valley Central Vineyards area?

A

SB
PN
Gamay

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13
Q

What are the 5 key AOCs in the Loire Valley Central Vineyards?

A
Sancerre
Pouilly Fume
Menetou-Salon
Quincy
Reuilly
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14
Q

Which AOCs in the Loire Valley Central vineyards produce red wines?

A

Sancerre
Menetou-Salon
Reuilly

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15
Q

highly regarded vintages

A

2005
2004
(depends on region and style of wine)

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